I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
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Uncategorized • February 28, 2013

Black & Leopard

Wearing:
Dress: c/o Ahai clothing
Coat: ASOS
Bracelet: J.Crew
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC
Shoes: BCBG via TJMaxx
Lips: Revlon Plum Perfect
We took these pictures last week right before our movie date… in the rain. If you know me in real life, you know that I DESPISE the rain. It’s because my hair is naturally curly, and when I straighten those curls the rain does not agree with my decision to make my hair straight. I’m sure that’s why I look a bit disgruntled, and the pictures are dark and gray, but hey- it’s a blog, and I can style an outfit, but I can’t change the weather. So here are my rainy, grey day pictures in my warm and fuzzy leopard coat. (P.S. I really want to wear this coat with boyfriend jeans and a white or black top and strappy heels… I would actually prefer to style it that way versus a dress. Weird? I think not.)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ahai dress, ASOS leopard coat, bcbg wedges, leopard coat, little black dress, Outfit of the day, rebecca minkoff mini mac burgundy, sequin collared dress, winter style

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  1. Natali says

    March 1, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Beautiful dress and bag!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Susan Buttice says

    March 1, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Leopard seems to be really in right now. Love the outfit. Great blog you have here ^_^ would you like to follow each other? Check out my blog and let me know ^_^

    xoxo
    Suzy

    fashionabliyours.blogspot.ca

    Reply
  3. Nico says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Nice dress and look, so pretty!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/03/nectarine-outfit.html

    Reply
  4. Hiding In Heaven says

    March 1, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Love this look !! very chic…

    Check out my new outfit post :
    http://hidinginheaven.blogspot.fr/2013/03/the-one-with-mint-peplum-jacket.html

    Reply
  5. Cole. says

    March 1, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    My hair is the same way in the rain. Pointless!!

    Love the outfit here, but also the one you described! Perfecto.

    Nicole
    settleinn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Alyssa Longobucco says

    March 1, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    LOVE the Rebecca Minkoff bag! I just treated myself to my first bag of hers and few months ago and I love it!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

    Reply
  7. Rachel Lynne says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Hello gorgeous! Looking lovely as always and I have a major crush on your Rebecca Minkoff bag 🙂

    Reply
  8. libys11 says

    March 3, 2013 at 5:10 am

    perfect date outfit!!! it's so weird how i actually wore the same color-print combo but in different pieces in my outfit.
    you had the leopard jacket – i did black
    you wore that black dress – i did a red one
    you had that red purse – i wore leopard pumps!

    coolness!! hahahaha!
    chic over all!

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    Reply
  9. Jeeh Neumann says

    March 3, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    I love it!!

    Baci e Buona Settimana!!

    http://couturetrend.blogspot.it/

    Reply
  10. Sunny & Star says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    You look amazing. I love your little black dress. That coat is so wonderful. I would wear it with almost anything. It would look great with boyfriend jeans.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  11. adina says

    March 3, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    lovely blog.would you like to follow each others?visit me at http://pictura-pe-unghii.blogspot.ro/ and let me know

    Reply
  12. Cambria says

    March 3, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Such a charming outfit…adore the collar on your LBD…and that cheetah coat is amazing!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. MariaJose Barajas says

    March 3, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    beautiful outfit!" love leopard!
    visit my blog!

    http://thestyletographer.blogspot.mx/

    Reply
  14. Andrea D says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I love the sequined collar on your dress! And you pull off the leopard coat waaaay better than I ever could 🙂

    Reply
  15. A N D Y S T Y L E says

    March 5, 2013 at 6:33 am

    Pretty look 😉

    Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:12 am

    elle i'm glad you found my blog because i'm loving yours and following you as well! i love your mac bag the color is gorgeous. i bet you wish you were back in sunny cali where it almost never rains. can't wait to look around your blog =)

    Reply
  17. Grace says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:44 am

    Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! I'm so glad I found yours too! LOVE this dress with the sequin collar. You are gorgeous!

    Following you back!

    xo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Just a beautiful animal print coat! Love your style and looking forward to more posts! If you get a chance, I would love for you to stop by and see my Designer Spotlight post styling a vintage Betmar hat…a fun PLAY style! Have a great weekend!

    xo Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

    Reply
  19. Annie says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Such a classic look…loving that fabulous coat!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  20. Natalie says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I love the black/red/leopard combination, but what's really working for me is your sparkling collar! So, so glamorous! I have naturally frizzy hair, so I totally understand the frustration of the rain.

    Reply
  21. Darina says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Amazing coat! Love animal print
    http://www.styleofdarina.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Diana says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    always a classic combo! you look so pretty — i think that coat would look awesome with boyfriend jeans! you'll have to do a post on it 🙂

    xo Diana

    Dressed Up Alligators

    Reply
  23. Patrícia M. says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Ohh, I'm surely in love with your outfits, so classy, pretty and elegant!
    Thank for your lovely comment, now following you on gfc and bloglovin.

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

    Reply
  24. Jackie @ This Is What I Enjoy says

    March 9, 2013 at 1:16 am

    I love that coat and totally know how you feel about the rain. My hair literally changes for the worse the second I go outside in the rain.

    Thank you for following me!

    Reply
  25. Yvonne says

    March 11, 2013 at 4:29 am

    love the whole outfit!

    thank you for the lovely comment on my blog!

    modern.girl

    Reply
  26. Heels on Gasoline says

    March 12, 2013 at 11:31 am

    This leopard coat is beautiful!!
    Heels on Gasoline : Fashion blog, streetstyle, tendances (…)

    Reply
  27. Rebekah Bradford says

    March 14, 2013 at 6:20 am

    I just found your blog and I love it! I really love this outfit too!

    http://findingmyinspiration.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. dsfashion says

    March 14, 2013 at 9:36 am

    nice style!love your coat!

    Reply
  29. from prosecco to plaid says

    March 14, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    What a stunning coat!! Love this look! Thanks for stopping by my blog! xo, Julie
    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

    Reply
  30. Anna D Kart says

    March 14, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I love it! The leopard coat is super gorgeous

    happymedley.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Jill Diane says

    March 14, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Hi Elle! Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I'm so glad you found me because I am just IN LOVE with your blog as well! Thanks for commenting – i'm looking forward to staying updated! All the best – Jill from Dirty Water, Dirty South

    Reply
  32. Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says

    March 14, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Rain and curly hair. Tell me about it! I live in Vancouver and have natural curls, so flat ironing is a once a year event for me.

    You look lovely!

    Sue xo

    Reply
  33. Yolanda B says

    March 15, 2013 at 3:11 am

    woww I love this post. Specially because I do have the same coat…xoxo

    http://www.friendsarefashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  34. Yosilda K says

    March 23, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Love this look, the leopard coat is awesome:)
    http://futurereflectionsk.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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